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17/06/2025 – Anniversary

GKD turns 100: A technology leader with vision

From a small local weaving mill to a globally active group of companies with over 800 employees: For their anniversary, GKD – Gebr. Kufferath AG looks back on 100 years of innovation and confidence – and sets the course for a sustainable future.

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Company site in Düren, Germany, 1925. © GKD Group

 
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Lara Kufferath is leading GKD in the fourth generation and takes pride in the company’s 100-year history. © GKD Group

 
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Together with CFO Ilonka von Bodman (left) and CTOO Dr. Daniel Holstein (right), Lara Kufferath is pursuing the goal of further growth through technological excellence, sustainable solutions and a global market presence. © GKD Group

 
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Company site in Düren, Germany, 1925. © GKD Group

 
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Company headquarters in Düren, Germany, 2025. © GKD Group

 
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